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1. 1. Co-operatives in times of crisis : crisis management for co-operatives in the agricultural sector

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Johan Furustam; Linn Uslu; [2023]
   Keywords : Co-operatives; Crisis; Agriculture; Decision making;

   Abstract : In recent times Sweden has faced several crises beginning with the drought in 2018, Covid-19 during 2019-2022, and finally the war in Ukraine. All these three crises have and will affect the Swedish agricultural sector in different ways. READ MORE

3. 2. The Strategic Work of SMEs: A ‘Strategy as Practice’ Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Adnan Saltagic; Andre Almqvist; [2022-06-21]
   Keywords : Strategic Tools; Strategy; Strategic Planning; Practice; Practitioners; Praxis; Meetings; Workshops; Individual Research; SME; Risk Management; Scenario Planning;

   Abstract : Previous research regarding the strategic work of SMEs is scarce and the research that does exist explains that SMEs do not spend much time on strategic planning. As such, our mission has been to investigate and examine more closely on how SMEs work with strategy and why. READ MORE

4. 3. An Exploratory Study of Sourcing Options for Alternative Materials to Leather - A Case Study at IKEA of Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Akashdeep Maheshwari; David Marriaga Diaz; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Leather; Coated fabrics; Leather alternatives; Circular supply chain; Sustainable supply chain management; Purchasing strategic management; Supplier selection; LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: An exploratory study of sourcing options for alternative materials to leather. Authors: Akashdeep Maheshwari and David Marriaga Diaz – Master Students in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Division of Engineering Logistics. Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH), Lund University. READ MORE

5. 4. Integrating sustainability aspects into the business development processes of Hemfrid

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Adam Engström; [2018]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Business development; SDGs; Sustainability model; Environmental sustainability; Economic sustainability; Social sustainability;

   Abstract : Sustainability is becoming more of a strategic tool in many companies today and will become even more important in the future. Hemfrid is today looking at many new business areas and has realized the importance of including sustainability in its new businesses. READ MORE

6. 5. Selection of a Logistics Service Provider Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach : A case study of Swedish Coffee Manufacturer—Gevalia

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Heshan Ye; Jiading Wu; [2014]
   Keywords : Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP ; Gevalia; Logistics Service Providers LSPs ; Selection; Outsourcing Logistics;

   Abstract : Logistics outsourcing has been applied in practices by enterprises for decades, but its efficiency is always restricted because logistics service providers (LSPs) often only have a single function such as delivery or warehousing. In the last few years, LSPs have upgraded their capabilities to support some other logistics services including value-added services, materials management, information-related services etc. READ MORE